As Liberia approaches being declared Ebola-free, former President of the United States of America Bill Clinton has urged Liberians not to discriminate against Ebola survivors but rather to embrace and make them feel as part of society.
Four Top Liberia National Police Officers Dismissed
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, has dismissed four top officials of the Liberian National Police.
Pres. Sirleaf Seeks Funding for Post-Ebola Recovery Plan
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf presented her post-Ebola recovery plans at the 2015 World Bank Spring Meetings. She spoke on Friday morning at a high-level roundtable featuring the heads of state of Guinea and Sierra Leone.
GAC Audit Reveals US$792,000 in Financial Irregularities
Between August 1, 2014 and October 31, 2014 the Liberian government received US$15.1 million for Ebola relief which were channeled through the National Ebola Task Force which was replaced by the Incident Management System. The report identified US$792,000 in financial irregularities, lack of or inadequate documentation, unreported fuel, unverified fixed assets and in some cases negative confirmation from third parties.
Pres. Sirleaf Urges Liberians To Unite In Fight Against Ebola
In a nationwide address on Wednesday, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf urged Liberians to always unite in the midst of challenges, as the country had done during the Ebola crisis. She used the speech to outline efforts to maintain Liberia’s progress against Ebola. She also summarized her post-Ebola recovery strategy.
Activist Wants More Compliance in Investigating Rapes
A local gender activist in Margibi County is advocating for more victims comply with authorities in reporting and investigating crimes against women.
Internal Affairs Sets Up Special Committee to Investigate Zorzor Riots
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has set up a special committee to investigate the March 4 murder case, which led to the burning of some homes and business centers in Zorzor.
Nimba Officials Say No New Ebola Cases
Nimba County officials provided new information to residents on issues concerning the recent Ebola developments. Fong Zuaglay, superintendent of Nimba County, and Collins Boah, the county health coordinator, spoke on Radio Nimba’s live talk show, “Wake-up Nimba.â€